Retirement Lifestyle Advocates

Retirement Lifestyle Advocates

Podcast by Retirement Lifestyle Advocates

  1. 2d ago

    2026-10-05 When Debt Math Breaks: The Fed, Inflation and What Comes Next

    Could the U.S. national debt and rising Treasury yields force the Federal Reserve into a new round of money creation? Dennis Tubbergen examines the growing U.S. debt crisis, federal deficits, rising interest costs, inflation, Treasury bond yields, and the enormous amount of government debt that must be refinanced in the years ahead. Economist Dr. Jonathan Newman joins Dennis to discuss Federal Reserve independence, the relationship between the Fed and U.S. Treasury, debt monetization, interest rates, Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), and his forthcoming Anti-MMT book. Dennis then explores what could happen if bond investors lose confidence in U.S. government debt, including the possibility of Federal Reserve yield curve control, renewed inflation, and declining purchasing power. For retirement investors concerned about the national debt, inflation, interest rates, bonds, monetary policy, and protecting wealth, this episode examines what the debt math may mean for your financial future. Dr. Jonathan Newman is a Fellow at the Mises Institute. He earned his PhD at Auburn University while a Research Fellow at the Mises Institute. He was the recipient of the 2021 Gary G. Schlarbaum Award to a Promising Young Scholar for Excellence in Research and Teaching. Previously, he was Associate Professor of Economics and Finance at Bryan College. He has published in the Quarterly Journal of Austrian Economics and in volumes edited by Matthew McCaffrey and Per Bylund. His research focuses on Austrian economics, inflation and business cycles, and the history of economic thought. To learn more about our guest, Jonathan Newman, visit Mises.org. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

    2026-10-05  When Debt Math Breaks: The Fed, Inflation and What Comes Next
  2. Sep 28

    2026-09-28 Jim Rogers: “Be Boring If You Want to Be Solvent”

    Legendary investor Jim Rogers joins Retirement Lifestyle Advocates host Dennis Tubbergen to discuss inflation, rising interest rates, the stock market, U.S. Treasury bonds, gold, silver, energy prices, cryptocurrency, BRICS, and the future of the U.S. dollar. Rogers explains why he remains cautious about global markets, what history can teach investors about speculative technology booms, and why he continues to own gold and silver. He also discusses government debt, declining known oil reserves, potential opportunities in hard assets, and how retirement investors can approach an uncertain economy. His most important investing advice? Stay with what you know, avoid hot tips, and don't be afraid to be boring if your goal is to remain solvent. Jim Rogers is co-founder of the Quantum Fund in the 1970s, one of the most successful hedge funds of its time. He is a sought-after speaker and media commentator, sharing insights on financial markets, global trends, and investment opportunities. A widely respected figure in the world of finance, with his perspectives influencing investors globally. For information about Jim Rogers, you can find several of the books he’s authored documenting his travels and investment experiences, including "Investment Biker" and "Adventure Capitalist," at most book sources. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

    2026-09-28 Jim Rogers: “Be Boring If You Want to Be Solvent”
  3. Sep 21

    2026-09-21 The Debt Trap: Inflation, Rising Rates & Your Retirement

    What do rising interest rates, inflation and the growing U.S. national debt mean for your retirement? Dennis Tubbergen sits down with Financial Survival Network founder Kerry Lutz to discuss inflation, Treasury yields, government debt, the declining purchasing power of the U.S. dollar, gold and silver, stock market investing, and the widening wealth gap. Kerry also demonstrates his Dollar Time Machine to compare how the value of cash, housing, stocks, gold and silver has changed over time. Dennis then examines rising federal interest costs and why higher Treasury rates could have major implications for government finances and retirement planning. If you're concerned about inflation, protecting purchasing power, investment risk or preparing your retirement portfolio for an uncertain economy, this episode provides an in-depth discussion of the forces reshaping today's financial landscape. Kerry Lutz has been a student of Austrian Economics since 1977. While attending Pace University, he stumbled upon an extensive cache of Austrian Economic Literature in a dark, musty, abandoned section of the school’s library. After graduating from The New York Law School, he became an attorney and lifelong serial entrepreneur. In 2010, Kerry gave up most of his other interests to pursue his desire to become a radio show host and founded the Financial Survival Network, whose mission is to help you prosper and thrive in the New Economy. To learn more about Kerry Lutz and subscribe to his free newsletter, please visit http://kerrylutz.com. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

    2026-09-21 The Debt Trap: Inflation, Rising Rates & Your Retirement
  4. Sep 14

    2026-09-14 Best of Replay - A Recession Is Coming — But That’s Not the Biggest Risk

    Enjoy this week’s “Best of Replay” with guest Simon Hunt. Could a global financial reset, rising oil prices, persistent inflation and record government debt reshape your retirement portfolio? On this episode of Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio, Dennis Tubbergen interviews geopolitical and economic expert Simon Hunt about the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve policy, recession risk, the Iran conflict, oil and diesel prices, China’s gold reserves and the possibility of a future gold-backed Chinese currency. Hunt shares his outlook for a 2027 recession, renewed inflation, higher interest rates and growing geopolitical conflict, while Dennis examines U.S. government debt, consumer debt, unemployment and the likelihood of another round of Federal Reserve quantitative easing. They also explore what a global monetary reset could look like, including cryptocurrency, gold-backed currencies and a potential split between Western and China-led monetary systems. If you are concerned about inflation, recession, U.S. debt, gold, tangible assets and protecting retirement wealth from the next financial crisis, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Simon Hunt is the Founder of Simon Hunt Strategic Services, a consultancy focusing on the global economy, China, and the copper industry. With over 50 years of experience in the copper industry, Hunt is a respected voice in the global copper market. He has produced in-depth studies of various industry markets in China and other Asian countries. Hunt first visited China in 1993, and since then, he spends 2 to 3 months each year in the country. His insights into policymaking in Beijing and his forecasts of China’s economy are regularly featured by major publications. Hunt is also known for his geopolitical insights and knowledge of world affairs. To learn more about this week’s guest, Simon Hunt, please visit https://simon-hunt.com/. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

    2026-09-14 Best of Replay - A Recession Is Coming — But That’s Not the Biggest Risk
  5. Sep 7

    2026-09-07 A Recession Is Coming — But That’s Not the Biggest Risk

    Could a global financial reset, rising oil prices, persistent inflation and record government debt reshape your retirement portfolio? On this episode of Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio, Dennis Tubbergen interviews geopolitical and economic expert Simon Hunt about the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve policy, recession risk, the Iran conflict, oil and diesel prices, China’s gold reserves and the possibility of a future gold-backed Chinese currency. Hunt shares his outlook for a 2027 recession, renewed inflation, higher interest rates and growing geopolitical conflict, while Dennis examines U.S. government debt, consumer debt, unemployment and the likelihood of another round of Federal Reserve quantitative easing. They also explore what a global monetary reset could look like, including cryptocurrency, gold-backed currencies and a potential split between Western and China-led monetary systems. If you are concerned about inflation, recession, U.S. debt, gold, tangible assets and protecting retirement wealth from the next financial crisis, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Simon Hunt is the Founder of Simon Hunt Strategic Services, a consultancy focusing on the global economy, China, and the copper industry. With over 50 years of experience in the copper industry, Hunt is a respected voice in the global copper market. He has produced in-depth studies of various industry markets in China and other Asian countries. Hunt first visited China in 1993, and since then, he spends 2 to 3 months each year in the country. His insights into policymaking in Beijing and his forecasts of China’s economy are regularly featured by major publications. Hunt is also known for his geopolitical insights and knowledge of world affairs. To learn more about this week’s guest, Simon Hunt, please visit https://simon-hunt.com/. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

    2026-09-07 A Recession Is Coming — But That’s Not the Biggest Risk
  6. Aug 31

    2026-08-31 $40 Trillion in Debt: Why Gold, Silver & Commodities May Be the Next Big Opportunity

    What happens to your investments when government debt keeps rising, inflation remains stubborn, and Treasury yields move higher? Retirement Lifestyle Advocates host Dennis Tubbergen talks with precious metals and commodities investing specialist Simon Popple about the $40 trillion U.S. debt problem, inflation, interest rates, Treasury bonds, and the outlook for stocks and real estate. Popple explains why gold, silver, copper, uranium, commodities, and mining stocks could play an increasingly important role in a diversified investment portfolio. They also compare physical gold and silver with precious metals ETFs and discuss how inflation affects purchasing power and investment returns. Plus, Dennis examines unemployment, consumer debt, credit card delinquencies, student loans, auto loan delinquencies, and whether the U.S. economy is really as strong as Federal Reserve officials suggest. Mr. Simon Popple is the author of the Brookville Capital Intelligence Report. Mr. Popple started a newsletter with MoneyWeek called Metals & Miners, and when they were acquired, he set up Gold Speculator with Jim Rickards. During this time, he was a featured speaker at MoneyWeek and Mines & Money conferences. Mr. Popple has also done numerous interviews with IGTV on the gold market. To learn more about this week’s guest, Simon Popple, please visit https://goldprogram.co.uk. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

    2026-08-31 $40 Trillion in Debt: Why Gold, Silver & Commodities May Be the Next Big Opportunity
  7. Aug 22

    2026-08-24 Karl Denninger: The $40 Trillion Debt Crisis and What Comes Next

    Dennis Tubbergen welcomes market commentator Karl Denninger to discuss the growing risks in the U.S. bond market as Treasury yields rise and federal debt surpasses $40 trillion. Denninger explains why shifting government borrowing toward short-term debt may only increase the Treasury’s vulnerability to higher interest rates, while soaring Medicare and Medicaid costs continue to fuel federal deficits. The conversation explores inflation, the possibility of a severe economic reset, the outlook for stocks and real estate, and why traditional assumptions about investment returns may be challenged. Dennis closes the program by examining accelerating central-bank gold purchases—particularly by China—and why mounting sovereign debt concerns could continue to drive demand for gold and precious metals. Mr. Karl Denninger is an American technology businessman, finance blogger, author, and political activist, sometimes referred to as a founding member of the Tea Party movement. Mr. Denninger is the author of the book Leverage: How Cheap Money Will Destroy the World. In the book, Denninger presents an inside look at how moneyed and powerful interests debase the dollar through the willful and intentional failure to honestly represent short and long-term mathematical truths that underlie all economic systems. For information about Karl Denninger please visit www.Market-Ticker.org. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

    2026-08-24 Karl Denninger: The $40 Trillion Debt Crisis and What Comes Next
  8. Aug 17

    2026-08-17 The Coming Currency Reset: John Rubino on Debt, Inflation & Gold

    Is a U.S. dollar crisis or monetary reset approaching? Dennis Tubbergen talks with author and financial commentator John Rubino about the $40 trillion U.S. national debt, inflation, Federal Reserve monetary policy, rising interest rates and the growing risk of a global currency crisis. Rubino explains what a monetary reset could look like, why governments may attempt to inflate away their debt, and how a potential hyperinflationary environment could affect retirement savings, Social Security, Medicare, stocks and bonds. The conversation also explores the outlook for gold and silver prices, precious metals, commodities, copper and gold and silver mining stocks—and why investors concerned about protecting purchasing power should understand the consequences of government debt and currency devaluation. John Rubino is founder of the financial website DollarCollapse.com. He is the co-author, with Gold Money’s James Turk, of The Money Bubble, and The Collapse of the Dollar and How to Profit from It, and author of Clean Money: Picking Winners in the Green-Tech Boom. After earning a Finance MBA from New York University, he spent the 1980s on Wall Street, as a money market trader, equity analyst, and junk bond analyst. During the 1990s he was a featured columnist with TheStreet.com and a frequent contributor to Individual Investor, Online Investor, and Consumers Digest, and his own column on Substack.com. To learn more about our guest, John Rubino, visit https://rubino.substack.com or check out his book “The Money Bubble” at https://amzn.to/2YOIe5z. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

    2026-08-17 The Coming Currency Reset: John Rubino on Debt, Inflation & Gold

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